Sunday, January 31, 2010

Club Quilt today….and what a day….you should see what I purchased ….we had a visit from a friend who had some fabric for sale…and boy did we get some bargains……will take some photos of my loot…..

I made some Rocky Road to take along today……my recipe is …2 large blocks of milk chocolate (Cadbury) melt over boiling water, line a slice tray with baking paper…on the bottom of the tray place some marshmallows (I use the little ones, bag of) chopped walnuts good handful, chopped glace cherries good handful, once the chocolate has melted pour over the dry ingredients, place in the fridge, then melt over boiling water 1 large white chocolate I add just a little bit of copha helps with the spreading…once this has melted remove tray from fridge, put dollops of white chocolate on top and with a skewer stir the white chocolate thru the dark……back in the fridge to set…..and it is yummy…

My project today was Butterflies and Blossom – Leanne's House…hope to get the stitching finished tonight..

Still a few hours left for some of us with OPAM 2010 finishes…lets see what we can do……….

and thank you for all your lovely get well wishes…the wall is falling down…xx

Saturday, January 30, 2010

Finished work on Thursday and I was not feeling the best so I just put myself to bed..got up Friday morning had a shower, still not any better back to bed, (had the day off work I never do that) spent the day in bed…every now and again I hit what I call a brick wall and that darn wall was there, still not 100% but getting there……so no housework or work today, I thought I needed some time with my machine….the first two photos are of a block that I have started (will show a photo tomorrow) this is for our FIS online stitching group, the fabric had been sitting there for a while and it was time to break it out of its wrapping..”Renewal” by Brannick and Patek for Moda…

OPAMers….you either have two or three days to have your January project completed…I am offering the prize for the first month and I am thinking, just thinking, we might do three giveaways…..so the next two projects which I need to finish off might be some extra little giveaways…remember please if you can email either Kris or myself and let us know about your finish, add it to your sidebar and then post about it would make life very easy for Kris I…

Have a fabulous day, remember a little bit of me time each day makes lots of finishes….

Thursday, January 28, 2010

“Sharing Tea” stitchery is now completed….this has been designed by Cheryl – Willowberry Designs…very talented lady…I thought I would finish the stitchery off using this piece of fabric…Timeless Treasures –Rose C 1884…..

This morning is a bit overcast lets hope we are in for a bit of rain…..we desperately need it…

OK all you OPAMers out there….lots and lots of emails have been coming thru with finishes you still have either 5 or 6 days left depending on what part of the world you live, so still a bit of time to get your project completed or just chalk up another one….

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

On Australia Day we come together as a nation to celebrate what's great about Australia and being Australian. It's the day to reflect on what we have achieved and what we can be proud of in our great nation. It's the day for us to re-commit to making Australia an even better place for the future.

Australia Day, 26 January, is the anniversary of the arrival of the First Fleet of 11 convict ships from Great Britain, and the raising of the Union Jack at Sydney Cove by its commander Captain Arthur Phillip, in 1788.

Monday, January 25, 2010

The top photo is a needle case I made awhile back it is a Rosalie Quinlan design…I need a few presents so I thought these were the perfect thing, I love using this variegated thread. We are expecting high temperatures again today, all I can say it thank goodness for air conditioners….have a fab day.

Sunday, January 24, 2010

This afternoon I am going to take 20 steps out my back door and spend a little time down here….another scorcher today…floating in the pool are the ‘noodles’ we use for our exercises..

Stephanie has given this lovely award to me….Lemonade Stand Award……when live gives you lemons you make lemonade….The award is given out to bloggers that show great attitude and gratitude…(not sure if that is me, but it does make me feel so darn good)

I am very touched by this award…once again I never really know what to say….thankyou just doesn’t seem enough…I now have another problem, I need to select 10 blogs…but how can I, there are just so many of you out there who really just blow me away…every blog has a way of making lemonade out of lemons…..I know this is the easy way out, but today if you visit please take this badge with you….Steph, thankyou so very much.

These are the rules of accepting the award. Put the Lemonade logo on your blog or within your post. Nominate at least 10 blogs with great attitude or gratitude. Link the nominees within your post. Let the nominees know they have received this award by commenting on their blog. Share the love and link to the person from whom you received this award.

and this is a little stitchery I have just finished..not sure yet what this will be…

Saturday, January 23, 2010

Boy is it hot today, around 40 or a bit more I think, I am looking forward to our afternoon swim even if it is to do exercises…..LOL...……I have completed the stitchery for my Indian Summer Cushion…it has been washed, as you can see no traces of green pen. I have been asked about buying green pens, here in Aus we can purchased them at most newsagencies…but I am sure any good stationary shop would stock these pens as well.….I have also been asked about weavline I purchase mine from Kerry…this truly is a fantastic product….

Friday, January 22, 2010

This is my “green pen”….this is what I use to do most of my stitcheries….and it is only the green one that works….it is a felt tip and either the 0.4 or 0.2 are very good.

I trace the pattern onto the fabric by using a light box (home made by my son) I am not precise because it washes out. I then iron weavline on the back which is the best stuff ever. I do my stitchery, then I give it a rinse. In a bucket I half fill it with water (not cold but just a tad warm) I add either a bit of laundry soaker or wool wash, not too much just enough to make some bubbles and then I put my stitchery in there, give it a good swoosh around and let it sit there….it might stay in there 10 mins or even as long as overnight…….leaving it longer really doesn’t harm it at all (the one I finished yesterday stayed in over night)…..during that time I may go and do a few more swoosh's….. I check the stitchery if all traces of the pen are gone, empty the water, it will be a very blue/green colour….put in some clean water and rinse until all traces of detergent are gone….lie flat to dry and then give it a press………I have had one problem only removing the pen but I just gave it another soak using the laundry soaker and it came out.

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Decided to give myself a treat…finish three projects start a new one….This is going to be an Indian summer pillow the pattern is by Crab-Apple Hill…(the finished size is 30 x 12 inches)..I purchased this as a kit about 5 years ago…..You can still see my traced pattern (I use a green artline pen) once I have completed the stitchery I give it a rinse and the pen comes out…..Well I do hope you all have the best day…remember just take a little ‘me’ time each day..Take Care……..Peg….:>)I have just made a little adjustment to my post I did have Crap-Apple not Crab-Apple...I am so very sorry, that's terrible....but I am still laughing....thanks Joy (mwah)

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

It is finished……….number 3 for OPAM 2010…….I must admit you do feel good when another one bites the dust….LOL…I received so many emails yesterday about even more finishes and lots of ‘nearly there’…..still plenty of time depending where you live you have either 12 or 13 days……just do a little bit every day and before long another one will bite the dust…

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Tonight I hope to finish this small wall hanging(I have just given it a little wash so all I have to do is give it an iron) so that will be number 3 for OPAM 2010……how close is everyone else to a finish or for some another finish?

Above is the slice I made to take to Club Quilt….just a little change or two to an apple slice I make..

Berry Slice

1 buttercake cake mix, add a handful of dried raisins, 125g of melted butter, mix well…press into a slice tin, which has been lined with baking paper sprinkle the top of the mixture with a little cinnamon ….put into a moderate oven for 7 mins…in a bowl place a carton of sour cream, 1 beaten egg, mix well…..about 200g of frozen berries (give or take, the berries I used were still frozen but you could thaw them), stir gently, I have a lot of colour in mine so I could have stirred a bit too much…..by this time the base should be ready remove from oven and spread evenly with the mixture, return to the oven cook for a further 25-30 min…..once cooled refrigerate…..and it is yummo…

Monday, January 18, 2010

This little fellow is my eldest son Luke…….(check out his brother asleep in his walker behind him….Luke is about 2 1/2 here I think)….

This is my Luke now……..today is a very special day…….my baby turns 27……I am sure it was only yesterday he was handed to be wrapped in a green hospital sheet with these great big blue eyes looking up at me, that was a beautiful day….Luke lives on the other side of Australia in 6 weeks he will be home for holidays he hasn’t been home for two years….thank goodness for phones, we talk to our boy most days……and yes we do have a huge phone bill….but who cares…..LOL…..Happy Birthday Dookie Dook, Mummy…..

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Josephine the Jellyfish….is now finished…and I did have fun doing this little one….can’t wait for number two….this is the first block of a new BOM by Cheryl of Willowberry Designs….Under The Sea….OPAM 2010 finishes are coming fast and strong….wow you ladies are amazing not only 1 project completed we have ladies who have 2, 3 and even 4 projects finished…don’t forget to email either Kris or myself, add the finish to your side bar….and do a post on your completed project…Now I hope everyone found a little bit of “me” time today……I did, it was a Club Quilt day today and yes we did have a lovely day…I made a nice slice will try and do a post on that one tomorrow…..thank you to the 8 other ladies who rocked up…”it was a most enjoyable day”….Take care Peg……………..:>)

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Well it has been a very long time since I pulled out the Derwent’s……LOL…but today I have ….Cheryl has a new BOM…”Under The Sea”….and this is the beginning of my Josephine Jellyfish……..I could not resist this, it looks like it is going to be so much fun….pop over and have a look….I hope to start stitching this one tonight…maybe a progress shot tomorrow….

Thursday, January 14, 2010

OPAM 2010 is now officially closed but that doesn’t mean you still can’t play, just keep a record of your finishes, I would be very happy to hear about them, the only thing is that you wouldn’t be eligible for the prizes…….so what now ………Kris had the perfect words…..Let the Stitching Begin….…….emails are coming in fast and strong with completions, both Kris and I really appreciate these emails as it will make our job very simple at month end….…..remember to add the finishes to your sidebar and to do a post, as there are lots of bloggers waiting out there to see what you have all been up to….

I can’t believe I haven’t done a post on what I sent to Sherry for SSCS…..but anyway here it is…….to the wonderful Chookyblue, once again, you have done an awesome job…..not sure what else can be said, can’t wait for October to come around so we can sign up… and well done on the 100%…

Need some motivation to get fit…..pop over to Kerry’s blog to see what she is up to….

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A few things about me...

I am happily married to James and have been for 34 years, we have three sons Luke 30 and
twins Chris and Josh
28. We have two dogs, our little man Ollie he is a Spoodle, and our other little mate Tarj he is a Chihuahua.